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Spain prepares for World Cup 2026 after Euro 2024 success

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 9:06 AM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Spain prepares for World Cup 2026 after Euro 2024 success
Summary

Spain's national team, led by manager Luis de la Fuente, heads into the 2026 World Cup following their victory at Euro 2024. De la Fuente has modernized Spain's traditional tiki-taka style, combining it with a direct attacking approach that proved successful in Germany. The team's development positions them among the favorites for the upcoming tournament in North America, with key players including Lamine Yamal and Rodri. Questions about the effectiveness of tiki-taka have been addressed with a new emphasis on creating scoring opportunities and positional attacks. Spain's style aims to retain possession while generating clear chances against opponents.

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  • •Luis de la Fuente led Spain to victory in Euro 2024.
  • •Spain aims for a strong performance at the 2026 World Cup.
  • •The team combines traditional tiki-taka with modern tactics.
  • •Key players include Lamine Yamal, Rodri, and Pedri.
  • •Spain's evolving style focuses on generating clear-cut chances.
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  • 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — How Spain have developed ‘tiki-taka 2.0’ in pursuit of World Cup glory
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WORLD CUP 2026: Though many saw Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph as a move away from the famed ‘tiki-taka’ style, Chris Wilson argues that Luis de la Fuente has simply created a more modern version – that could lead La Roja to another World Cup

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